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Best trails in Lamington National Park

Best trails in Lamington National Park

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Australia
#17 of 637 national parks

Lamington National Park is located on Queensland's Lamington Plateau of the McPherson Range. Its landscape consists of mountains with panoramic views, lush rainforests, creeks and waterfalls home to many animals, including threatened bird species, making it a great place to hike, camp and watch wildlife.

The park lies on the southern edge of the Scenic Rim, a chain of mountains stretching from the Gold Coast hinterland to Mount Mistake and is joined by parks, such as the Border Rangers National Park in New South Wales. Lamington National Park is made up of two sections — Green Mountains and Binna Burra. Green Mountains section is located on the western side of the Lamington Plateau. The Binna Burra section encompasses the rest of the park to the east.

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Trail reviews for Lamington National Park

14,081 trailgoers Busiest in July
Jan 12, 2025Hiking

Completed the Toolona Creek Circuit in an anticlockwise direction in the early morning. Best time to see the Antarctic beech trees along the border track. The waterfalls and rainforest scenery were spectacular! Be prepared for leeches when it’s wet, there were hundreds of them. Also spotted a superb lyrebird, lamington crayfish and a dingo. One of the best walks in Lamington National Park.

Conditions: Bugs, Muddy, Obstructions
Toolona Creek Circuit
Aug 18, 2025Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat views

Absolutely incredible walk, easily in my top 5’s for Lamington! Gentle inclines/ declines along the way so makes for a super easy enjoyable 12kms with lots of changing scenery to keep it interesting. A few muddy spots along the way so can make for slow going but nothing undoable.Highlight is when it starts to open up to the incredible views! Definitely recommend doing for sure

Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track
Feb 24, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

A varied walk showing off some of the best of the Lamington forests

Ships Stern Circuit
Feb 15, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowded

Awesome trail. Wear hiking boots as creek crossings can be very slippery. Worth bringing a pair of sandals for the drive home as my shoes were super wet and muddy. Lots of waterfalls. Mostly shaded. No leeches but we saw a lamington cray and a couple of giant skinks.

Border Track and Box Forest Circuit
Feb 1, 2025Walking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat views

What a thrill, feel like I have covered all the outstanding sights of Lamington's Binna Burra section'! The seemingly endless cascades of the Upper Ballunjui Falls, Tullawallal, the enchanting jungle sensation, and even encountered a large snake as I approached the end (kept as still as possible, and it's slow speed indicated Little possibility of danger). It's an absolute must visit

Conditions: Muddy, Overgrown, Dusty, Obstructions
Upper Ballanjui Falls
Dec 2, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

After heavy rains, this is one of my favourite day hikes in Australia. The waterfalls were gushing and we even saw a handful of Lamington crayfish. In the deepest crossings water was above knee depth, so I’d strongly recommend breathable trail runners rather than waterproof hiking boots (you will end up carrying two buckets of water around your feet). You are also less likely to have a fall if you wade rather than rock hop. We also saw a snake (not a python). Lots of leeches.

Toolona Creek Circuit
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Lamington National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Lamington National Park is Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, which has a 4.7 star rating from 1,556 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,433 ft.

What is the longest trail in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lamington National Park is Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. This trail is estimated to be 31.0 mi long.

How many trails are in Lamington National Park?

There are 63 trails in Lamington National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 15,053 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lamington National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Lamington National Park has you covered. Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk boasts the most elevation gain with 5,954 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Lost World Walking Track - Creek Camp, which will get you 5,524 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 11 camping trails in Lamington National Park and the most popular is O'Reilly's to Binna Burra with an average 4.5 star rating from 446 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 running trails in Lamington National Park and the most popular is Tullawallal Lookout with an average 4.4 star rating from 483 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Lamington National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Lamington National Park which is Caves Track with an average 4.4 star rating from 338 community reviews.

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Lamington National Park?

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lamington National Park?

Yes, there are 22 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lamington National Park, including Toolona Creek Circuit, Ships Stern Circuit, O'Reilly's to Binna Burra, Border Track and Albert River Circuit, and Mount Bithongabel.

Are there any trails with caves in Lamington National Park?

Yes, there are 13 trails with caves in Lamington National Park, including Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, Ships Stern Circuit, Caves Track, Caves Circuit Walk, and Lower Ballanjui Falls via Ships Stern Circuit.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lamington National Park?

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Lamington National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a historical monument in Lamington National Park: Christmas Creek to Stinson Wreck.

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Lamington National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a picnic area in Lamington National Park: Platypus Pool via Creek Rock Hop.

Are there any trails with rivers in Lamington National Park?